Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update via crDroid Custom ROM: Update Guide

By Staff Writer | Mar 24, 2016 08:55 PM EDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 can now proceed to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow despite being disqualified from the official update. Through crDroid custom ROM, the 7-inch Samsung tablet will experience Marshmallow features courtesy of the custom build.

crDroid has finally been made available to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with model number P3100. This ROM is known for its advanced features that no other custom builds have. crDroid brings a ton of customization options, not to mention the stability and performance of the ROM is awesome as well.

Here is a complete list of crDroid's features and enhancements:  

  • Ad blocker
  • Volume panel timeout
  • Four tiles per row
  • Clear Recentslocation
  • Power menu in navigation ring targets
  • Heads up customization
  • Power menu and notifications tiles
  • Quick access button on expanded status bar
  • Vibrate on tiles touch
  • Swipe behavior
  • Omni-Ambient display
  • Touch outside behavior
  • Disable quick settings on secure lock screen
  • Time out
  • Force expanded notifications on expanded status bar
  • Do not disturb
  • Kill app back button configurable timeout
  • Blacklist
  • Sound panel option on power menu
  • SlimRoms custom lock screen shortcuts
  • SlimPie controls with all working
  • Navigation bar on/off
  • SuperSU indicator (Notification, Status bar icon or no indicator)
  • Hardare keys on/off (in devices supported)

Before downloading and installing Android 6.0.1 crDroid on the device, take note of the following reminders and prerequisites:

1.      Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 should have model number P3100. Do not use any other model as it may cause severe damage on the device.

2.      Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 here.

3.      Back up all necessary data here.

4.      Download USB driver here.

5.      Installing the any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers of the crDroid will be held responsible for such damage.

To download and install Android 6.0.1 crDroid to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100, here's a step-by-step guide:

1.      Down load Android 6.0.1 crDroid ROM here for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 on PC.

2.      Connect Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to PC using a USB cable.

3.      Copy then paste downloaded ROM to phone's memory or SD card.

4.      Switch off phone and plug it out from the PC.

5.      Go to Recovery Mode by press holding volume up, home and power buttons.

6.      Choose 'Wipe' to delete of data and 'Swipe to Factory Reset'.

7.      Go to main menu and choose 'Install'. Choose the copied ZIP file on the phone.

8.      Choose 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'.

9.      Wait for the installation to complete.

10.  When phone gets into any boot loops or other troubles, tap 'Wipe cache/dalvik' button.

11.  Choose 'Reboot System'.

To verify the update, to go Settings > About phone.

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